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Little Auk in west Sweden
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This Little Auk (Alle alle/Alkekung) normally stays in the arctic waters but during storms from the west they may blow into coastal areas in west Sweden. This autumn has been very warm and mild but there was a storm a month ago that pushed a lot of theses beautiful birds towards us.
Last weekend we went to Varberg, a bit south of Gothenburg, trying to find one of them. This picture is from Galtabäck, a very small unexploited fishingharbour. The bird was as surprised seeing me as I was astonished by it´s beauty. So we looked at each others from only a couple of meters and I nearly forgot to take any photographs..... ;o)
I will post more pictures from this sessions later on as my "modell" were very cooperative. |
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Hi Bengt,
Very cute & impressive image with waves on the BG.I also like the movement and the water drops on the head of the bird.
Well done & TFS.
hello bengt
very nice shot
this bird looks like alca torda we meet sometimes in brittany
regards
- uleko
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Hej Bengt,
You're lucky to have been able to capture this lovely little bird! We've seen it once seeking shelter from big waves in Simrishamn. Excellent capture considering the waves and the colours are great.
TFS, Ulla
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